The Future Royal Footblall Camp scheduled for June 5-7 has been cancelled.  Registration for the Future Lady Royals Softball Camp June 25-27 from 9 am-noon at the high school softball field is still ongoing.  Cost is $35 for ages 7-14.  Call the rec. department, (478)934-3225, for more information.

Fans looking to check out Bleckley all star softball or baseball teams will have an opportunity this weekend as four of them will be in action.  Friday night, the 8, 10, and 12u softball teams begin play at the Telfiar Invitational in McRae.  Saturday, 8u coach pitch baseball will play in a tournament at Perry Junior League.  The Cochran-Bleckley Rec. Department plays GRPA softball and Dixie Youth baseball, thus the different tournaments.

Former Bleckley County High School head football coach was the guest speaker at yesterday's Memorial Day program held on the courthouse square.  He spoke about a project to help honor servicemen, both past and present. While on a trip to Ringgold, he saw American flags that wood bases that display the name and branch of service for both current and veterans of the military.  Barrs was inspired to have the same done in Cochran. So, he got approval from city council and began selling the flags here.

He said he wanted to do this to show appreciation to all who serve and have served, adding he makes no money off the flags. Each flag is $100 and will be displayed by the city the week before and after July 4 and Veterans Day. Flags will be placed along West Dykes and Second Streets. The deadline to order for July 4 is June 1, October 1 for Veterans Day. Call city hall, (478)934-6346, for more information.